Chancellery denies Israel course after exporting of weapons

Even after the Federal Chancellor’s announcement that they no longer deliver certain armaments to Israel, the basic lines of German Israel policy remain unchanged from the Federal Government’s perspective. This emerges from an internal paper of the Chancellery, the RTL/NTV and the star is present.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz had announced on Friday that the federal government would not approved “until further notice” no export of armaments goods that could be used in the Gaza Strip. He justified this with the expansion of use in the Gaza Strip decided by the Israeli security cabinet.

So far, weapons and ammunition that are used in the Gaza Strip have not been delivered to Israel, according to the paper, the Merz ‘explanation is said to explain. In other words, the decision does not have a serious impact on the Israeli security situation. It is also emphasized: “The decision on further armaments is expressly limited to a possible use in Gaza; it is based on the current circumstances that prevailed there.” For armaments of the air and sea defense, for example, “which are central to the self-defense of Israel”, the explanation expressly does not apply.

“We are firmly on the side of Israel,” emphasizes the paper. “Israel’s right to exist remains non -negotiating. Israel continues to support its existence and security. Israel has the right to defend itself against the terror of Hamas that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.”

In the paper, reference is made to discussions by Merz and Foreign Minister Johann WadePhul with the Israeli government to enable better care for people in the Gaza Strip. At the same time, Germany stood on Israel’s side when the country had done militarily against Iran. In the European Union, the Federal Government has aimed “a balanced solution” should be called: prevents the EU’s harder measures against Israel. “These tireless diplomatic efforts and support showed little effect,” says the Chancellery.

In contrast, public criticism of the heads of state and government of Germany, France and Great Britain on July 25, 2025 contributed to the fact that Israel had strengthened its humanitarian efforts. Apparently the Chancellery pulled the teaching from this: public pressure causes more than diplomacy behind the scenes. In any case, the paper also says that the Chancellor’s explanation on Friday is also aimed at “emphasizing the German requests that have been formulated again and again to seek a diplomatic solution to the conflict”.

In addition, the chancellor’s declaration with public opinion in Germany and Europe is justified: The escalation planned by Israel is “contributing to tightening social conflicts in Germany and Europe, which we must also avoid in the sense of our obligation to the state of Israel”.

As Merz on Friday, the paper also emphasizes the Federal Government’s concern with a view to the West Bank. The Federal Government observes the development there “very precisely”. “Annexion threats, also from the Israeli cabinet, as well as illegal settlements and violence of settlers against Palestinians undermine the prospects for a two -state solution achieved on the negotiation. The federal government also appeals to the Israeli government.

Nevertheless, the Federal Government does not want to go closer to a recognition of an independent Palestinian state to the foreseeable future. Here the paper repeats the well -known German position: “This step is only displayed at the end of a political process.” However, the wording “for the foreseeable future” also leaves the possibility of changing the position.

Note: This article was first published by NTV